Obituaries

Feb 5, 2024

Constance “Connie”  Silva, 94,  of Tiverton RI, passed away on her birthday Monday, February 5, 2024, at Dawn Hill Nursing Home where she resided for the past 4 years. 

    Born in Tiverton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph B. Silva and Emelia (Constance) Silva.

    Prior to retiring, Connie worked for many years as a dietary aide...

Feb 2, 2024

Olivia Farias, also affectionately known as Olive, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024, at Southpointe Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fall River. 

    She was the widow of the late Joseph Farias.

    Born in Somerset, she was a daughter of the late Antone and Mary Costa, and spent most of her life in Somerset.

    Prior to retiring, Olive...

Jan 28, 2024

Deborah (Kice) Brown, 64, of Fall River, passed away January 28, 2024 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, in Brighton.

She was the widow of the late Richard J. Brown, Sr.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Kice and Olivia (Da Ponte) Kice.

Deborah enjoyed trips to Fogland Beach, having her coffee, taking care of her plants, and,...

Jan 20, 2024

Diane (Zitano) Thompson, 78, of Fall River, passed away peacefully, January 20th, 2024, at Country Gardens Health and Rehabilitation, in Swansea.

She was the widow of the late Wade Thompson.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late James Zitano and Hilda (Rapoza) Zitano.

Prior to retiring, Diane worked for...

Jan 16, 2024

Robert J. Bisson “Bob”, 78, of Fall River, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at St. Anne’s Hospital, after a long illness.

He was born in Fall River and was a son of the late Theodule Bisson and Maria (Campbell) Bisson.

Besides his wife Joyce A. Moniz-Bisson, whom he shared thirteen wonderful years with, he leaves...

Jan 16, 2024

Diniz M. de Medeiros, 89, of Fall River, passed away early Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Passing peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Formerly of Tucker Street, Diniz was born in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, July 2nd 1934. He was the son of the late Antonio de Medeiros and Maria dos Anjos (Miranda) de Medeiros....

Jan 14, 2024

Angelica “Angie” (Carvalho) Freitas, 74, of Fall River, passed away January 14, 2024, at Rhode Island Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Born in Santa Barbara Alem Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Casmiro) Carvalho. She had lived most of her life in Fall River.

Angie was a...

Jan 14, 2024

Jose Narciso, 90, of Fall River, formerly of Somerville, MA, passed away peacefully at the Catholic Memorial Home on Sunday, January 14th.

Loving husband of the late Maria Odilia (Santos) Narciso.

Born in Feterias, in Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Jose Narciso and late Maria da Conceicao (Cabral) Narciso, and...

Jan 13, 2024

James A. Cavanaugh, 82, of Fall River, passed away January 13, 2024, at home.

He was the widower of the late Patricia (Correira) Cavanaugh.

Born in Fall River, James was the son of the late James J. Cavanaugh and Mildred (Martel) Cavanaugh.

James worked as a driver for SRTA, from 1976 until his...

Jan 9, 2024

Ronald M. Soares, Sr., 82, of Fall River, passed away January 9, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the longtime loving partner of Beverly Mello.

Born in Fall River, Ronald was the son of the late John M. Soares and Dorothy (Pimental) Soares.

Prior to retiring, Ronald...

Jan 9, 2024

Ildeberto Manuel DaSilva Alves, 81, of Fall River, passed away January 9, 2024 at Clifton Rehabilitation and Nursing, in Somerset, surrounded by his family.

He was the husband of Tina (Gores) Alves.

Born in Terceira, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Alves and Maria Merces (DaSilva) Alves.

Before retiring, Ildeberto...

Jan 9, 2024

Mary J. (Amaral) Varao, 65, of Fall River, passed away January 9, 2024 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the loving wife of John A. Varao.

Born in São Miguel, Açores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel G. DeAmaral and Elvira (Cavaco) DeAmaral.

Mary spent most of her ...

Jan 8, 2024

Eugene F. Pacheco, 53, of Fall River, passed away January 8, 2024, at home.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, Eugene was a son of Elvira Ferreira (Rodrigues) Pacheco and the late Joao Pimentel Pacheco.

Eugene worked most recently in the cable manufacturing industry. In his free time, he was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing,...

Jan 8, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” Roies, 70, of Tiverton, passed away January 8, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Albert Sr. and Mary (Moniz) Roies.

Prior to retiring, Larry worked for most of his career as a Custodian for the Tiverton School Department. In his free time, he...

Dec 31, 2023

Kyle Gifford Viveiros, 43, of Seekonk, passed away December 31, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the loving husband of Rachel (Litchfield) Viveiros.

Born in Fall River, Kyle was a son of Steven Viveiros and Nancy (Gifford) Viveiros.

Kyle worked as a Master Technician at Firestone Complete Auto Care....

Dec 31, 2023

Sharon A. (Stuart) Slattery, 60 of Fall River, MA, passed away surrounded by family on December 31, 2023. Sharon was a loving mother, caring individual, and had a generous nature. She had a good sense of humor and cherished spending time with her family and friends. Sharon had a special place in her heart for animals, particularly cats.

Dec 29, 2023

Kathleen (O’Connors) Hangsleben, 76, of Fall River passed away December 29, 2023, at her home.

She was the widow of the late James E. “Jim” Hangsleben.

Born in Newport, RI, Kathleen was a daughter of the late Anthony O’Connors and Mary (Smith) O’Connors.

Kathleen was a homemaker and enjoyed raising and taking care...

Dec 26, 2023

James Amaral, 80, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 26th, 2023, at his home.

He was the loving husband of Dolores M. (Beland) Amaral.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Frank Amaral and Rose (Andrade) Amaral.

Prior to retiring, James worked for most of his career...

Dec 24, 2023

Florence (Maltais) Coderre, 92, of Fall River, Saturday, December 24, 2023 at the SouthPointe Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Fall River.

Born in Fall River, Mrs. Coderre was a daughter of the late Joseph C. Maltais and Georgianna (Lapierre) Lemieux.

Before retiring, Florence worked as an assembler at Aluminum Processing and prior as a floor lady...

Dec 22, 2023

Joseph Arruda, Jr., 75, of Fall River, passed away Friday, December 22th, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the loving husband of Claire (St. Ours) Arruda.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph Arruda, Sr. and Lucille (Rego) Arruda.

Prior to retiring, Joseph was...